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HosaYPR-124 YPR-124 Mono 1/4" Mono to 2 RCA Mono Cable

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Hosa YPR-124 YPR-124 Mono 1/4" Mono to 2 RCA Mono Cable

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Y-cable splitting one mono 1/4 in. plug into two RCA plugs, for feeding a mono source into RCA inputs or combining a pair.

Hosa YPR-124 YPR-124 Mono 1/4" Mono to 2 RCA Mono Cable product detail
Product studyHosa YPR-124 YPR-124 Mono 1/4" Mono to 2 RCA Mono Cable

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Mono keyboard or drum machine out to a receiver RCA input
  • Feeding a mono mixer output into consumer RCA gear
  • Adapting older gear that mixes 1/4 in. and RCA jacks

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • True stereo, since both RCA ends carry the same mono signal
  • Balanced connections, which need TRS or XLR
  • Speaker-level connections from a power amp

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

Mono 1/4 in. to two RCA

The same mono signal appears on both RCA plugs. It does not split into separate left and right channels.

Detail 02

Y-cable design

Works in either direction, splitting one source to two inputs or combining two sources into one jack.

Detail 03

Unbalanced throughout

No noise rejection, so keep the run short and away from power supplies and dimmers.

Detail 04

Line-level cable

Built for keyboards, mixers, and consumer inputs. Not for speaker outputs.

Detail 05

Black jacket

Blends into a rack or console. Mark the 1/4 in. end if you run several adapters.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This does not create stereo. Both RCA plugs carry the identical mono signal
  2. 02Combining two sources into one input can raise level. Check gain first
  3. 03Confirm your source uses a mono TS jack, not stereo TRS

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this split a stereo signal into left and right?

No. The 1/4 in. plug is mono, so both RCA ends carry the same signal. For true stereo you need a TRS-to-dual-RCA insert cable instead.

02Can I use it backward, two RCA into one 1/4 in.?

Yes. It combines two RCA sources into one mono 1/4 in. jack. Watch your levels, since summing two signals raises the total.

03Will this work with a keyboard?

Yes, if the keyboard has a mono 1/4 in. output and your amp or receiver takes RCA. The same signal reaches both RCA inputs.

04Is it balanced?

No. Both the mono 1/4 in. plug and the RCA ends are unbalanced. Keep the run short to avoid picking up hum.

Reference

Full specifications

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